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TV drama · 1986

Abunai Deka — filming locations

5 places you can visit, in Kanagawa, Ehime. Every entry gives the nearest station, how long the walk is, and what to mind when you get there.

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Many of these are shrines, schools and people’s streets. Read the conduct note before you go.

Locations · 5

Yokohama Port

Kanagawa Start here

The waterfront the series chased its suspects along for forty years.

Getting there
Minatomirai Stn · 21 min walk
Before you go
  • A working harbour — keep clear of nets and gear
  • Watch for traffic — do not step into the road
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
横浜港 · あぶない刑事

Yamashita Park

Kanagawa

The seafront park the pair walk in almost every episode, with the Hikawa Maru moored alongside.

Getting there
Motomachi-chukagai Stn · 7 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Keep your voice down
  • Do not photograph residents or students
Sources
山下公園 · あぶない刑事

Matsuyama Castle

Ehime

The hilltop keep used when the series left Yokohama for Shikoku.

Getting there
Shimizumachi Stn · 6 min walk
Before you go
  • Admission fee required
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • A real trail — wear shoes you can climb in
Sources
あぶない刑事

Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse

Kanagawa

The customs warehouses on the Yokohama waterfront the series shot its chases and stand-offs around.

Getting there
Nihon-odori Stn (Minatomirai Line) · 10 min walk
Before you go
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Buy something if you photograph a shop
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
横浜赤レンガ倉庫

Dogo Onsen Station

Ehime

The tram terminus by the bath house, used for the series' Matsuyama episode.

Getting there
Dogo Onsen Stop (Iyotetsu) · At the station
Before you go
  • Never step onto the tracks
  • Very crowded — expect queues
  • Keep your voice down
Sources
あぶない刑事

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